Event Reviews
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The multicultural art and fashion show FUSHION took place at the Marshall Arts Gallery in Downtown Memphis. The gallery was filled to capacity with the attendance of the fashion elite, painters, artists, talent, and talent agencies who took part in a creative fashion renaissance. With music by DJ Tree of 94.1 The Buzz, the four part headling show opened the doors for artistic expression to float freely through art and fashion.
Special thanks to our sponsors Sephora, The Avenue Agency, Coors Light, Java Cabana, Mrs. Cordelia's, Pyramid Liquors, YumeMedia, Rendevous, Mrs. Cordelia's, Judge Fowlkes, Rendevous, MemphisMixer.com, Eye-Con, A Closer Look Barber Shop, Crazy Beautiful, L.R. Clothier, Beauty Queen Management, NDLOOP, and Talent 6
Staff Alexis, Andrea, Eve, Andre, April, Marvin, Rochell, Aaron, Shana, Blair, Phillip, and Nick
Gallery Artists Carlos Mr. Artigraphs, Michael Yates, Howard Gentry, Lauren Spiotta, Darrell Gilbert, Ryan Hogan, Suzanne Mcclain, Anthony Presley, David Gart, and William Smith
Female & Male Models Tasheia, Morgan, Alyssa, Andrea, Asia, Leah, April, Melissa, Anoop, Fabrizio, Brennan, Demarco, Julius, and Wendell
Hostess Tiffany, Phiet, Kristina, Marian, Tasha, Nikki, and Waverly
Wardrobe Stylist Erica Webber, Forever21, Da Edge Clothing, and Thelma Person
Hair Stylists Studio 64 for the Graffiti Funk Scene, www.allisonperson.com for the Forever 21/ Da Edge Clothing Scene, Red Robin (rsmith2000_1@yahoo.com) for both the FUSHION Socialite Photo Scene and the Rehab Scene, and Evelyn H. for the FUSHION Super Hero and Spring FUSHION Photo Scenes.
Makeup Artists from Sephora Stephanie, Marissa, Janae, Kristin, and Lori for the Graffiti Funk Scene, Forever 21/ Da Edge Scene, and the Rehab Scene, and Lexi, Andrea Jones, Danita Berry, and Chisa Richardson for the FUSHION Photo Scene.
FUSHION Photo Frenzy Photographers
Michael Yates - FUSHION Super Hero, Joe Westbrook - Spring FUSHION, Chris Fitzgerald - FUSHION Socialite, 3v3 Photography - FUSHION Roller Baby
FUSHION Photo Frenzy Models
FUSHION Super Hero - Marian, Nikki, Fabrizio, Alyssa, and Asia Spring FUSHION - Tasheia, Lachasity, Kristina, and Porsha FUSHION Socialite - Coko, Michelyn, Monica, Anoop, Rochell, Tasha, and Morgan FUSHION Roller Baby - Alicia
Fushion is more than a show, it's an experience
PSA Info: Due to the overwhelming support of the Art Community we made an executive decision to donate ALL net proceeds from the show to ArtsMemphis (www.artsmemphis.org)
Masquerade Event & Couture Show
October & December 2007
Allure Marketing continually strives to build networks in the industry by coordinating the flow for independent events. While we do outsource our services, the executive decisions remain with the client we are working for at the time. For these events we ensure that they are marketable, all contracts are on file, and all factors are accounted for to execute a successful event. Those factors outside of the scope of our agreement to work are viewed as the client's responsibility and should be managed accordingly by the client. Contact us today to see how we can market your next event.
Haute Couture
September 2007
How "Haute" Are You?
The 2007 Haute Couture Runway show took place September 2007 at The Artisan Hotel in Downtown Memphis. The show featured Top Models from all of the major talent markets and an all-star line-up for the designer's competition. Featured designers included LaMescia Montoryas (Memphis), Maggie Dandridge (Murfressboro), and DeWayne McKnight (Nashville). Maggie Dandridge took home over $200 in cash and prizes for winning the competition.
Swagger: Live Music + Runway Show
July 2007
Swagger Fashion Show Dresses up the Music Industry
One of Memphis's most popular Dj's, Boogaloo and the Allure Marketing Staf hosted The Swagger Music & Fashion Event Sunday night at the Peabody hotel in downtown Memphis. The FREE Artist Panel included professionals such as Boogaloo (DJ), Tonya Butler (Entertainment Attorney), Waheed Alqawasmi (Producer), Kurt "KC" Clayton (Producer), and Trenyce (Singer, Actress). The very beautiful and witty anchor Dee Griffin of Eyewitness News ABC 24 hosted the panel. They all gave very good advice on the music industry and good tips for upcoming artists entering the business. As for the fashion show and performances, everything seemed to go as planned. Lots of great local and out of town fashions appeared on stage, such as Damien with Divine Prodigy/ Custom Kings (Memphis), Jo'Ventosh (Memphis), The Situation (Memphis), Kim Miller (Atlanta, GA), Hasan (Dayton, OH), Legal Hustlers (Memphis), Kristen & Maggie (Memphis). They did a great job with linking the music with the designs, the performers included: Annika Adams (Grizzlies Dancer and singer), Playa Fly (Recording Artist), Devin Crutcher (Making the Band 4), and 8Ball (Bad Boy South). The ballroom was filled to capacity by guests and the event was a great success.
Are You "THAT" Model Contest
May 2007
FAILYN is The 2007 Are You "THAT" MODEL Contest Winner! You can spot Failyn at almost every audition in Memphis & the surrounding areas. She strives to continually update her resume. She's more than just a model, she's a hard worker, & is very serious about the industry. She is the winner of a free photo shoot with stylists, a digital comp card for printing and distribution, and a guaranteed spot in Swagger: A Live Music and Fashion Runway Show which was held Sunday, July 29, 2007 - At The Peabody Hotel
